Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
Hope and Healing for Homebound Heroes
Suicide rates among active duty troops are alarmingly high. We believe that God’s Word can truly save lives as our military heroes struggle with the hidden wounds of war. Too often, a soldier’s homecoming is not a glorious panoply of parades and accolades. Many veterans return home to face harsh realities of struggling families, unemployment and even homelessness. Battle wounds…
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Restoration Ministry Unfolds
This Congolese woman and many like her are being helped through ABS's Restoration Ministry.ABS has just launched a new ministry called Restoration, an initiative that seeks to stop trauma in its tracks around the world, in all of its expressions, using Scripture-based trauma healing programs tailored to specific ages and situations.This past spring, ABS's Restoration Ministry hosted an inaugural “Community…
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National Update
American Bible Society staff members set aside time to pray for our donors' concerns. Names were noted on slips of paper, prayed for and gathered into glass jars7,000 Prayers In One DayOur donors pray for American Bible Society's ministries and American Bible Society prays for its donors. On July 25, some 30 staff members lifted up the requests of thousands…
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International Update
Members of the Afrian Children's Choir performed at the opening ceremony for the 2012 Project Round Table, held in Nairobi, Kenya.China - Expanding Ministry in ChinaOn July 2, Chairman Elder Fu Xianwei of the three Self Party Movement/China Christian Council visited American Bible Society. Elder Fu thanked ABS for its continued support in providing Bibles for China, especially through the…
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Pray Around the World
Bible Societies around the world are helping to spread God's message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies that ask you to lift them up in prayer. CyprusPraise God that we, the Bible Society in Cyprus, continue to bring the Word of God to the many…
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Jeff Foxworthy Hosts American Bible Challenge
A new game show brings the Bible into homes across America.The American Bible Challenge premiered on Aug. 23 on the Game Show Network. Hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, American Bible Challenge pits teams of contestants against each other as they compete to see which team knows the most about the bestselling book of all time, the Bible. American Bible Society…
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